Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari with Big 5

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 Enjoy birdwatching at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Witness the infamous prey-predator chase in Maasai Mara
  • 04 Break for a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, watching for hippos and crocodiles

Head out on a fast yet fun Kenyan safari through two of the country's wildlife highlights, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. This exciting 4-day tour combines excellent birdwatching with the thrill of prey-predator interaction in some of Kenya's most rewarding game-viewing landscapes. Witness diverse wildlife, natural attractions, and a rich variety of bird species along the way.

Head out on a fast yet fun Kenyan safari through two of the country's wildlife highlights, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, head out at 8:00 am and drive west to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, with lunch en route.

  • Arrive in time for an evening game drive.

  • Witness a variety of big cats and herbivores during the infamous "prey-predator" chase.

Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at the camp, with hot showers and flush toilets.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network that allows for close-range viewing and photography.

  • Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, while looking out for hippos and crocodiles.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru via Naivasha

  • Early in the morning, indulge in a pre-breakfast game drive.

  • After breakfast, depart for Nakuru, with lunch en route.

  • Savour the scenic views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from afar along the main highway.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at a budget hotel with self-contained rooms.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru.

  • Later, drive to Nairobi with lunch en route.

  • Arrive in the afternoon and fly home.

Masai Mara savannah grassland, Lake Nakuru hippo pool, Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha views

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah grassland, Lake Nakuru hippo pool, Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari van with a hatch roof

  • Pick-up from the airport

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Services of our professional, English-speaking Kenya guide/driver

  • All park entrance fees

  • All game drives

  • Statutory taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal insurance

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks such as sodas

  • Balloon safari

  • Maasai Village visit

  • Visa

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Our campsite is permanently built and attached with a private bathroom, hot showers, electricity, a bed with bedding, and mosquito nets.

  • Meals: We provide buffet vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and other special meals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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